Psychological Strategies
Competitive tennis revolves around offensive tactics, aiming to exploit your opponent’s weaknesses, mistakes and court positioning.
Most tennis strategies rely on the cold logic about angles, distances, speeds, and chances of success. The other important aspects are your mental state, being patient, and staying focused even when the match gets intense.
Integrating psychological strategies into competitive tennis can make a significant difference in performance, especially during those crucial moments that determine the outcome of a match. And especially when playing against a stronger player.
And most times, even just starting a match on the right foot is a challenge for most of us!
The Psychology Behind Draper’s Visual Focus at Indian Wells
/in News, Psychology, Whisperer/by RobDraper’s Mind Game: The Science Behind His Visual Focus Technique Why Did Jack Draper Focus on His Thumb? During the Indian Wells final against Holger Rune, Jack Draper was seen […]
The Wind Doesn’t Decide the Match—You Do
/in Ask the Pro, Psychology, Whisperer/by RobWind: The Ultimate Game Changer Wind disrupts rhythm, makes ball control difficult, and forces players to think and react differently. At tournaments like Indian Wells, where gusts can reach 60 […]
The Fragility of Tennis Confidence: How Close Losses Shape a Player’s Mentality
/in News, Psychology, Whisperer/by RobMedvedev: The Mental Toll of Losing Close Matches Losing a close match in tennis can be one of the most frustrating experiences for a player. It’s not just about the […]